PORTÉGÉ M780
Table of Contents
Preface
General Precautions
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour
Chapter 5 The Keyboard
Chapter 6 Power and Power-UpModes
HW Setup
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
Appendix A Specifications
Appendix D Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability
Appendix E AC Power Cord and Connectors
Appendix F TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
Appendix G Legal Footnotes
Appendix H If your computer is stolen
Copyright
Disclaimer
Trademarks
EU Conformity Statement
CE compliance
Working environment
Modem warning notice
Following information is only for EU-memberstates:
Disposing of the computer and the computer’s batteries
ENERGY STAR® Program
Following information is only for Turkey:
GOST
Description on Laser specification
Preface
Conventions
Icons
Keys
ENTER
Key operation
CTRL
Terminology
HDD or Hard disk
drive
General Precautions
Creating a computer-friendlyenvironment
Stress injury
Heat injury
Pressure or impact damage
ExpressCard overheating
Mobile phones
Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort
Getting Started
Equipment checklist
Documentation
Software
Getting Started
Connecting the AC adaptor
■Do not use a 3-pinto 2-pinconversion plug
DC IN
Opening the display
Turning on the power
Power
■Volume cannot be adjusted during Windows Setup
1.Open the display panel
2.Slide the Power Button Lock Switch to the right
Turning off the power
Shut Down mode (Boot Mode)
Make sure the
and
3.Click Start
Benefits of Sleep Mode
Executing Sleep Mode
Sleep Mode limitations
Benefits of Hibernation Mode
Starting Hibernation Mode
Automatic Hibernation Mode
Data save in Hibernation Mode
System Recovery Options and Restoring the preinstalled software
Creating Optical Recovery Discs
This section describes how to create Recovery Discs
■Be sure to connect the AC adaptor when you create Recovery Discs
■Operate the computer at full power
■Do not use power-savingfeatures
Restoring the pre-installedsoftware from your created Recovery Discs
When the sound mute feature has been activated by pressing the
ESC
While holding down
F12
Ordering Recovery Discs from TOSHIBA
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The Grand Tour
Front with the display closed
Wireless
communication
switch
i.LINK (IEEE1394)
port
Left side
Right side
Ultra Slim Bay
An Ultra Slim Bay DVD Super Multi (Double
Layer) Drive Kit II or Ultra Slim Bay HDD Adaptor
II can be installed in the Ultra Slim Bay, which
supports Serial ATA (SATA) interface
Some models are equipped with an Ultra Slim
Back
Underside
Notches
Docking port
Memory module
slot
HDD pack cover
Ultra Slim Bay latch
Ultra Slim Bay lock
screw (lock position)
screw (unlock
position)
Front with the display open
Web Camera
such as Windows Live Messenger. TOSHIBA
Web Camera Application will help you to add
Web Camera LED
Display screen
TOSHIBA Assist Press this button to launch the program
The TOSHIBA Presentation button has the same
Presentation button
functionality as the Connect display button in the
Mobility Center. When power-off,Sleep Mode
Indicators
Hard Disk Drive
The Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disc Drive
Optical Disc Drive
The Wireless communication indicator blinks
Wireless WAN
Keyboard indicators
CAPS LOCK
Arrow Mode
Numeric Mode
Optical disc drives
DVDs
Formats
Ultra Slim Bay DVD Super Multi (Double Layer) Drive Kit
Ultra Slim Bay DVD Super Multi (Double Layer) Drive Kit
DVD read
AC adaptor
Hardware, Utilities and Options
Hardware
Video RAM
The memory in a computer’s graphic adaptor
used to store the image displayed on a bitmap
display
Start -> Control Panel -> Appearance and
Personalization -> Display -> Adjust
Clock (RTC) and calendar
The AC adaptor provides power to the system
and recharges the batteries when they are low
either have a 2-pinor 3-pinplug enclosure
As the AC adaptor is universal, it can receive a
Legal Footnote (Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity)
Optical disc drive
Drive
Legal Footnote (LCD)
Graphics controller
Sound
Sound system
Multimedia
Communications
Modem
Special features
Display automatic
power off *1
HDD automatic
System automatic
Sleep/Hibernation
Heat dispersal *1
TOSHIBA HDD
Protection
Optical Drive Auto
Lock
Legal Footnote (USB Sleep and Charge)
USB Wakeup
function
TOSHIBA PC Health
Monitor
TOSHIBA Value Added Package
TOSHIBA Tablet PC Extension
Utilities and Applications
TOSHIBA Fingerprint
TOSHIBA Face
Recognition
TOSHIBA Bluetooth
Start
TOSHIBA Mic Effect provides you the Echo
Canceller and the Microphone Array functions
For more instructions for this software, refer to
the Sound System section in Chapter 4
TOSHIBA eco Utility
This utility has the function of Physical Format
and Write-Protectto DVD-RAM.This utility is
contained the setup module of TOSHIBA Disc
Creator. To start this utility, click Start -> All
Programs -> TOSHIBA -> CD&DVD
This utility is able to either enable or disable the
and Charge Utility
USB Sleep and Charge function
Shows the positions of USB ports that support
the battery’s remaining capacity
Optional devices
ExpressCard
Inserting an ExpressCard
To insert an ExpressCard, follow the steps as detailed below:
2.Grasp the Dummy card and draw it
3.Insert the ExpressCard into the ExpressCard slot on the side of the computer
Bridge media slot
■This Bridge media slot supports the following memory media
■Memory Stick (Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo)
■xD picture card
■MultiMediaCard (MMC)
■Please note that an adaptor is required to use miniSD/microSD Card
Formatting an SD/SDHC memory card
Memory card care
Set the
■Do not remove a card while read/write is in progress
For more details on using memory cards, see manuals accompanying the cards
About the write-protect
Removing a memory media
2.Point to memory media and click the left Touch Pad control button
3.Press the memory media to partially extend it out of the computer
4.Grasp the media and remove it
Bridge Media slot
Additional memory module
Point to note about memory module error
Installing a memory module (Slot A)
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11. Screw in the two screws and replace the memory module cover
13. Replace the keyboard and secure it using the two screws
14.Set the keyboard brace into its groove and hold down to secure the latches
Install the battery pack. Refer to
16.Turn your computer over
System
Removing a memory module (Slot A)
To remove the memory module, follow the steps as detailed below:
Follow steps 4 through 9 in
Installing a memory module (Slot B)
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Removing a memory module (Slot B)
8.Grasp the memory module by its edges and remove it from the computer
9. Seat the memory module cover in place and secure it with one screw
11.Turn your computer over
HDD Kit (Serial-ATA)
Some models are equipped with a Ultra Slim Bay HDD Adaptor
Removing the hard disk drive pack
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Installing the hard disk drive pack
To install the hard disk drive pack, follow the steps as detailed below:
4.Seat the cover and press down until the latches click into place
5.Secure the cover with two screws
6.Turn your computer over
Ultra Slim Bay HDD Adaptor
3. Close the lid and slide the lock to the lock position
External monitor
Connecting the monitor cable
To connect a monitor, follow the steps as detailed below:
1.Turn the computer’s power off
USB FDD Kit
Connecting the USB floppy diskette drive
Disconnecting the USB floppy diskette drive
2.Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon on the Windows Taskbar
eSATA (External Serial ATA)
Connecting the eSATA device
Make sure the connector is properly aligned with the socket
Do not try to force the connection, doing so can damage the connecting pins
Disconnecting an eSATA device
3.Click an eSATA device that you want to remove
i.LINK (IEEE1394)
■Digital video cameras
■Hard disk drives
Connecting the i.LINK (IEEE1394) cable
Disconnecting the i.LINK (IEEE1394) cable
2.Point to i.LINK (IEEE1394) device and click
TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator
The following ports are available on the TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator
■RJ45 LAN jack
■External monitor port
■DC IN 15V jack
Optional accessories
Battery Pack
Battery adaptor
Battery Charger
USB FDD Kit
Ultra Slim Bay options
Ultra Slim Bay HDD
Ultra Slim Bay DVD
Super Multi (Double
Layer) Drive Kit
Operating Basics
Pointing Devices
Click:
Double-click: Tap twice
Drag and drop:
Using the Tablet PC Pen and Reserve Pen
Eraser button
Pen button
Pen point
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Removing the Tablet PC Pen
Inserting the Tablet PC Pen
Single tap
Double tap
Press and hold
Drag
Drag and drop
Removing the Reserve Pen case
To remove the Reserve Pen case, follow the steps as detailed below:
1.Save your work
2.Turn the computer’s power off - ensure that the Power indicator is off
3.Remove all cables and peripherals that are connected to the computer
Removing the Reserve Pen from the Reserve Pen case
Storing the Reserve Pen in the Reserve Pen case
Using the Tablet mode
■Do not put the computer in a bag when it is in Tablet mode
■The function of the display screen varies from model to model
■Prevent long fingernails and rings or other metal from touching the screen
■Do not apply excessive pressure to the screen
■If the screen resolution is lower than 1280 x 800 (For example 800 x 600)
Adjust one of the following settings to correct cursor position deviation
■Set the resolution to 1280 x
■Set the Aspect Ratio Options to Full Screen (No Border)
Changing to the Tablet mode
To change from Laptop mode to the Tablet mode, follow the instructions below
1. Open the display panel to the upright position
Tablet mode icon
Laptop mode icon
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Changing to the Laptop mode
Changing the screen orientation
■Execute the following applications on Primary landscape:
■3D game software
■3D screen saver
Playback of a motion picture as would be the case using
■The screen cannot automatically rotate in the following cases
Using Accelerometer Utilities
When you shake the computer:
This may cause injury to children or adults, or damage to the computer
Using the Fingerprint Sensor
Points to note about the Fingerprint Sensor
Observe the following to improve the fingerprint recognition success rate
■Enroll two or more fingers
■The recognition success rate may differ from user to user
Points to note about the fingerprint utility
■You can use Import/Export on TOSHIBA Fingerprint Utility main menu
Set up fingerprint registration
Please use the following procedure when first using fingerprint authentication
, or click the utility icon in the Task Bar
Swipe three times with the same finger. If scanning of fingerprint succeeds, “
Enrollment succeed. Do you want to save this fingerprint
Delete the fingerprint data
Delete the fingerprint data for the currently logged in user
, or double click the utility icon in the Task Bar
2.Swipe your finger across the fingerprint sensor
” message box will appear on the screen, click
Windows logon via fingerprint authentication
Fingerprint authentication procedure
1.Start up the computer
Fingerprint boot authentication and Single sign-onfeature
Overview about fingerprint boot authentication
Overview about Fingerprint Single sign-onfeature
Overview about
How to enable fingerprint boot authentication and Single sign-onfeature
1.Logon as Administrator (means a user has administrator privileges)
3.Swipe your finger across the fingerprint sensor
TOSHIBA Button Support
Web Camera
Using the TOSHIBA Face Recognition
How to register the Face Recognition Data
Face Recognition
Registration
Management
Run as administrator
How to Delete the Face Recognition Data
2.Select a user which you want to delete in the Management screen
button. “
” will be displayed on the screen
Clicking the
Changing Ultra Slim Bay modules
Removing an optical disc drive module
Removing a unit
Inserting a unit
Using optical disc drives
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If the CD/DVD is not seated properly when the disc tray is closed
the CD/DVD
tray might not open fully when you press the eject button
Removing discs
To remove the CD/DVD, follow the steps as detailed below:
Enabling and Disabling Optical Drive Auto Lock
Lock Time Settings for Optical Drive Auto Lock
Writing CD/DVDs on Ultra Slim Bay DVD Super Multi (Double Layer) Drive Kit
Important message
Before writing or rewriting
CD-R:
CD-RW(Multi-Speedand High-Speed):
CD-RW (Ultra-Speed):
DVD-R:
DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General Version
DVD-R(Dual Layer):
DVD-RW:
DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for Version 1.1 or version
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■CD-RW(Ultra Speed +) media should not be used as data may be lost or damaged
When writing or rewriting
Always copy data from the hard disk drive to the optical media - do not use the
■Do not perform any of the following actions:
■Change users in the Windows 7 operating system
TOSHIBA Disc Creator
■DVD Video cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator
■DVD Audio cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator
DVD-RAM
You cannot back up
TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER
It is recommended the AC adaptor be connected when playing
■Do not switch to Hibernation or Sleep Mode when running the
“TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER”
Do not lock the computer using the
Windows logo
Starting TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER
Operating TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER
Media care
Sound System
Audio Enhancements
Playback devices
Enhancements
Realtek HD Audio Manager
Realtek HD Audio Manager
Modem
Region selection
To select a region, follow the steps as detailed below:
1.Click Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Networking -> Modem Region Select
2.The Region Selection icon will appear in the Windows Taskbar
Select either a region from the region menu or a telephony location from the
Displays a sub-menuappears which details location information
Open dialog box, if the modem and Telephony Current
Location region code do not match
Modem Selection
Dialing Properties
Disconnecting the modular cable
Wireless communications
Setting
1.Please make sure that the Wireless Communication Switch is turned on
Please make sure that the
is turned on
2.Click Start -> Control Panel -> Network and Internet -> Network and
Product Support:
LAN
Connecting the LAN cable
LAN Active
Link
Computer Handling
Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection
Taskbar icon
State
Icon
Description
Normal
Using the TOSHIBA USB Sleep and Charge Utility
In that case, if there is a USB port that does not have the USB Sleep
and Charge function-compatibleicon (), attach the mouse or keyboard to it
If all USB ports have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible
Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility
USB Sleep and Charge
Heat dispersal
The Keyboard
Typewriter keys
Function keys: F1 … F12
Soft keys: FN key combinations
Hot keys
Sleep:
Hibernate:
Output:
Brightness Down:
Brightness Up:
Windows special keys
Keypad overlay
Generating ASCII characters
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Power and Power-UpModes
Power conditions
Power off
(no operation)
• LED: 2nd battery off
not
DC IN off
When the Slice Expansion Battery is not charging
When the main battery is not charging
For the computer to shut down in Hibernation Mode, the Hibernation
the charge in both batteries is exhausted
When no Slice Expansion Battery is installed
Monitoring of power condition
Battery
Real Time Clock (RTC) battery
S **** RTC Power Failure
Check system. Then press [F2] key
TOSHIBA Leading Innovation
Troubleshooting
Charging the batteries
Procedures
Time
Charging time (hours)
Battery type
Battery charging notice
Monitoring battery capacity
Maximizing battery operating time
■Processor speed
■Screen brightness
■System Sleep Mode
■System Hibernation Mode
Extending battery life
To maximize the life of your battery packs:
1.Turn off the computer’s power
5.Charge the battery pack until the Battery indicator glows green
■If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use
Removing the battery pack
Installing the battery pack
Connecting and disconnecting the Slice Expansion Battery
Connecting the Slice Expansion Battery
Disconnecting the Slice Expansion Battery
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TOSHIBA Password Utility
■Change (button)
■Owner String (text box)
(text box)
Supervisor Password
C:\Program Files\Toshiba\PasswordUtility\TOSPU.exe
Tablet mode
Power-upmodes
Panel power on/off
System Auto Off
HW Setup
Accessing HW Setup
HW Setup window
Setup
Power On Display
Boot Priority Options
USB Memory BIOS Support Type
Wake-upon Keyboard
Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode
Wake-upon LAN
Built-inLAN
USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulation
USB-FDDLegacy Emulation
eSATA
SATA Interface setting
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Troubleshooting
Problem solving process
Analyzing the problem
Hardware and system checklist
System start-up
Self test
TOSHIBA
Boot Priority
Power
Overheating power down
Problem
Procedure
Computer shuts down
Leave the computer off until the DC IN indicator
Battery
Power saver
Select a
power plan in the Power Options
Real Time Clock
The following
The charge in the Real Time Clock (RTC) battery
message is Displayed
has run out - you will need to set the date and
Internal display panel
No display
Press the FN + F5 hot keys to adjust the display priority
and to make sure it is not set for output to an external
monitor
Hard disk drive
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USB floppy diskette drive
SD/SDHC Card
Memory Stick
xD picture card
MultiMediaCard
Pointing device
Touch Pad
-> Hardware and Sound -> Mouse
Buttons tab
Pointer Options tab
USB mouse
Fingerprint Sensor
USB device
and/or USB keyboard by setting the USB KB
Mouse Legacy Emulation option within the
USB Sleep and Charge function
eSATA device
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Sound system
Volume control dial
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i.LINK (IEEE1394) device
Control
Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Device
Manager
Add legacy hardware
LAN
TOSHIBA support
Specifications
Physical Dimensions
Environmental Requirements
Built-inModem
Network control unit (NCU)
Type of NCU
Type of line
Type of dialing
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Display Controller and Video mode
Display controller
Video mode
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Wireless LAN
Card Specifications
Radio Characteristics
Supported Frequency Sub-bands
5GHz Band Channels Sets (Wireless IEEE 802.11 Revision a and n)
5170*1
5180*1
5190*1
5200*1
1205600*1
1245620*1
1285640*1
1325660*1
1365680*1
Bluetooth wireless technology
Interoperability
Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health
Regulatory statements
AC Power Cord and Connectors
United Kingdom
USA
UL approved
BS approved
AustraliaEurope
AS approved Approved by the
appropriate agency
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed
Cleaning the Cooling module
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Legal Footnotes
Non-applicableIcons
CPU
Memory (Main System)
Battery Life
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity
LCD
Graphics Processor Unit (“GPU”)
Wireless LAN
USB Sleep and Charge
Copy Protection
If your computer is stolen
TOSHIBA Theft Registration
Owner’s details
Glossary
FIR: fast infrared
GB: gigabyte
HDD: hard disk drive
IDE: integrated drive electronics
IEEE: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
bit:
bps
buffer:
bus: An interface for transmission of signals, data or electric power
byte
cache memory:
capacity:
card: Synonym for board. See board
components: Elements or parts (of a system) which make up the whole (system)
computer program:
computer system:
configuration:
control keys:
data bits:
DC:
default:
delete:
device driver:
DVD-RW
(+RW
-RW):
echo:
erase: See delete
hertz: A unit of wave frequency that equals one cycle per second
hexadecimal:
host computer:
hot key:
HW Setup:
To physically connect one system or device to another to exchange information
interrupt request: A signal that gives a component access to the processor
I/O:
I/O devices:
jumper:
LSI: Large Scale Integration
2)An integrated circuit that uses large scale integration
main board: See motherboard
motherboard
megabyte (MB):
output: The results of a computer operation. Output commonly indicates data
parity:
password:
pel:
peripheral component interconnect: An industry standard 32-bitbus
High speed memory within the computer circuitry that can be read or written to
restart:
RGB:
RJ45: A modular LAN jack
ROM:
soft key:
software:
stop bit:
subpixel:
synchronous:
warm start:
window:
Wireless LAN:
Wireless WAN:
write protection:
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